The longtime home of the Chicago International Film Festival, the AMC River East 21 sits just a few blocks from Chicago’s famous Navy Pier in downtown. The state-of-the-arts theaters are equipped with stadium seating, digital picture, closed captioning/DVS when available, and digital surround sound.
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611
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Public Transit & Parking
The Grand Red Line station is 0.5 miles away from the theater and is a physically accessible station with an elevator. The #2, #29, #65, #66, and #124 buses have stops within 400 feet of the main entrance.
There is an accessible parking garage with an elevator next door to the theater. Parking can be validated at the AMC Guest Services desk for 4 hours for $19. Specific spots are designated for those using mobility devices.